Manhattan Jr High School

www.manhattan114.org

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Manhattan Junior High School, located at 15606 W Smith Rd in Manhattan, Illinois, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within Manhattan School District 114. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing rigorous curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. Manhattan Junior High is known for its strong community ties, where faculty and staff collaborate closely with families to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. The institution prides itself on its commitment to nurturing individual student interests while promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and school spirit, making it a cornerstone of the local Manhattan community.

570

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manhattan Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	474
Hispanic	63
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
474 (83.2 %)
Hispanic
63 (11.1 %)
Black
17 (3.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manhattan SD 114
Phone:	(815)478-6090
Website:	http://www.manhattan114.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 202

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 187

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manhattan Jr High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	202
Grade 7	181
Grade 8	187

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manhattan Jr High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	53.3%
Male	266	46.7%

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